Drunken Philosophy

As members of global capitalists societies, we're all well aware
of what economic capital is and how it effects our lives. But did
you know there are other kinds of capital? Pierre Bourdieu knew
that, and he outlined them over the course of his sociological
career. This week, Connor and Dan discuss the various forms...

This week, your two favorite narc-ass uncles decide to put aside
the beers and vodka sodas so they can partake in a little something
the kids are calling "Jazz Grass." That's right. In honor of having
an episode that's vaguely in the vicinity of 4/20, Connor and Dan
did a drug. They also discussed the 1857 book "The...

Plato once pined for a day when philosopher kings would rule
civilization. A handful of centuries later he sort of got his wish
when devout Stoic Marcus Aurelius took the reins as Emperor of
Rome. To see what that this thoughtful bearded hunk was all about,
Connor and Dan read some excerpts from his personal diary,...

You've heard of Anarchy in the U.K. But Anarchy in the U.S.A.???
That's right! This week, Connor and Dan don their liberty spikes
and chuck their molotov cocktails as they travel back to 19th
century America and examine the various flavors of anarchism taking
shape in the flailing union. Do these Free Love
abolitionists...

About the Podcast

Dan has a degree in Philosophy. Connor has a degree in High School. Together they have a bit of a drinking problem. Each week they explore the work of a new philosopher or a new philosophical idea and do their best to learn something before getting distracted.